Catch and Culture Vol. 29, No. 3
This edition examines three Mekong River Commission studies on fisheries, rising salinity in the Delta, and hydrological changes t to the river since 2000 (the latter undertaken with China). We also look at mollusc harvesting in the Tonle Sap Lake, fishway activities along Cambodian and Lao waterways, and Guinness World Records certifying a stingray caught in the Mekong as the world’s biggest freshwater fish.
Table of Contents
4 Capture fisheries
Lower Mekong fish abundance and diversity from 2018 to 2022
10 Conservation
Species conservation action plan being developed for giant freshwater stingray
16 Hydrology
Changing hydrology of the Lancang-Mekong River and adaptation strategies
24 Molluscs
Cambodia steps up efforts to manage clam harvesting on the Tonle Sap Lake
32 Aquaculture
Viet Nam researches seed production techniques for yellowcheek
34 Fishways
Fishway activities expanded along Cambodian and Lao waterways
38 Salt water intrusion
MRC’s salinity intrusion methodology for Mekong Delta takes shape
42 World record
Giant stingray caught in Mekong certified as world’s largest freshwater fish
46 Politics
Dr Nao Thuok, MP
46 Prices
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Copyright © Mekong River Commission 2023. First published (1995)
Editorial Panel:
- Phetsamone Khanophet, Director of Environmental Management Division
- Pinida Leelapanang Kamphaengthong, Chief Environmental Management Officer
- Lai Tung Quan, Fisheries Management Specialist
- Kongmeng Ly, Ecosystem and Wetland Specialist
- Parnpan Worranut, Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology Officer
- Phan Nam Long, Water Quality Officer
Editor: Peter Starr
Graphic Designer: Chhut Chheana
The opinions and interpretation expressed within are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Mekong River Commission.
